Must See Sights in Tokyo You Should Visit
Must See Sights in Tokyo You Should Visit
Here’s how to see the loveliest and liveliest sides of Tokyo. There is plenty to see, go and do, so it would be great if this could be helpful.
Sensō-ji is Tokyo’s largest ancient Buddhist temple and a major Tokyo attractions for Japanese and foreigners located in Asakusa.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line – Asakusa Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Asakusa Station
Fee:
Free
Hours:
Summer (Apr-Sep) 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Winter (Oct-Mar) 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Website:
http://www.senso-ji.jp/
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Chùa Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaSensō-ji is Tokyo’s largest ancient Buddhist temple and a major Tokyo attractions for Japanese and foreigners located in Asakusa.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line – Asakusa Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Asakusa Station
Fee:
Free
Hours:
Summer (Apr-Sep) 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Winter (Oct-Mar) 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Website:
http://www.senso-ji.jp/
Meiji Shrine, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Yamanote Line - Harajuku Station
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station
Fee:
Meiji Shrine is free.
Treasure House and Inner Garden costs 500 yen each.
Hours:
From sunrise to sunset. For New Years eve, it specially opens for all night for Hatsumode. Treasure House and Inner Garden is open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Bảo tàng Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Shrine, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Yamanote Line - Harajuku Station
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station
Fee:
Meiji Shrine is free.
Treasure House and Inner Garden costs 500 yen each.
Hours:
From sunrise to sunset. For New Years eve, it specially opens for all night for Hatsumode. Treasure House and Inner Garden is open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tokyo Imperial Palace is the formal Edo castle, and now the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.
Getting there By Train:
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, JR – Tokyo Station
Tokyo Metro Tozai, Chiyoda, Marunouchi, Hanzomon Line – Ōtemachi Station (exit C13a – closer to East Garden)
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Nijubashi-mae Station (exit 6)
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line – Takebashi Station (exit 1a – closer to Hirakawa-mon Gate and Kita-hanebashi-mon Gate)
Fee:
Free
Hours:
From March 1 to April 14 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.)
From April 15 to the end of August – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.)
From September 1 to the end of October – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.)
From November 1 to the end of February – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (entry up to 3:30 p.m.)
Website:
http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
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1-1 ChiyodaTokyo Imperial Palace is the formal Edo castle, and now the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.
Getting there By Train:
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, JR – Tokyo Station
Tokyo Metro Tozai, Chiyoda, Marunouchi, Hanzomon Line – Ōtemachi Station (exit C13a – closer to East Garden)
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Nijubashi-mae Station (exit 6)
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line – Takebashi Station (exit 1a – closer to Hirakawa-mon Gate and Kita-hanebashi-mon Gate)
Fee:
Free
Hours:
From March 1 to April 14 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.)
From April 15 to the end of August – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.)
From September 1 to the end of October – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.)
From November 1 to the end of February – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (entry up to 3:30 p.m.)
Website:
http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
One of the most famous tourist destinations, Tsukiji Fish Market, moved to Toyosu in October 2018.
Website:
Toyosu Market/ http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/english/
Tsukiji outer Market/ http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/index.html
* Tsukiji’s inner market has relocated to Toyosu Fish Market in October 2018.
Situations about tuna auctions, etc., will differ from Tsukiji, so please check Toyosu Fish Market’s official website for the latest information. On the other hand, Tsukiji’s outer market did not close and will remain in business in the same place.
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Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiOne of the most famous tourist destinations, Tsukiji Fish Market, moved to Toyosu in October 2018.
Website:
Toyosu Market/ http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/english/
Tsukiji outer Market/ http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/index.html
* Tsukiji’s inner market has relocated to Toyosu Fish Market in October 2018.
Situations about tuna auctions, etc., will differ from Tsukiji, so please check Toyosu Fish Market’s official website for the latest information. On the other hand, Tsukiji’s outer market did not close and will remain in business in the same place.
he Tokyo Skytree is its two observation decks Tembo Deck & Tembo Gallery which offer spectacular views of Tokyo city skyline. On the base of Tokyo Skytree host a large shopping complex with aquarium called Solamachi Town.
Getting there By Subway :
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line & Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Oshiage Station
Tobu Skytree Line – Tokyo Skytree Station
Fee:
Depend on the sites. Refer to official website.
Hours:
Observation Deck 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Solamachi Shops 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Solamachi Restaurants 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sumida Aquarium 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tenku Planetarium 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. (Depend on the show schedule)
Website:
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiagehe Tokyo Skytree is its two observation decks Tembo Deck & Tembo Gallery which offer spectacular views of Tokyo city skyline. On the base of Tokyo Skytree host a large shopping complex with aquarium called Solamachi Town.
Getting there By Subway :
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line & Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Oshiage Station
Tobu Skytree Line – Tokyo Skytree Station
Fee:
Depend on the sites. Refer to official website.
Hours:
Observation Deck 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Solamachi Shops 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Solamachi Restaurants 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sumida Aquarium 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tenku Planetarium 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. (Depend on the show schedule)
Website:
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
Getting There By Train:
JR Keiyo Line – Maihama Station
For Tokyo DisneySEA, take Disney Resort Line from Maihama Station and get off at Tokyo DisneySEA station
Fee:
1 Day Passport
Adult (18 and over) 6,900yen
Junior (12-17) 6,000 yen
Child (4-11) 4,500 yen
There are also 2 Days Passport and more kinds. Please refer to the official website for further information.
Hours:
Varies, check the official website.
Website:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
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Tokyo Disneyland
MaihamaGetting There By Train:
JR Keiyo Line – Maihama Station
For Tokyo DisneySEA, take Disney Resort Line from Maihama Station and get off at Tokyo DisneySEA station
Fee:
1 Day Passport
Adult (18 and over) 6,900yen
Junior (12-17) 6,000 yen
Child (4-11) 4,500 yen
There are also 2 Days Passport and more kinds. Please refer to the official website for further information.
Hours:
Varies, check the official website.
Website:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
Kabukichō is an entertainment and red-light district in in north east Shinjuku beyond Yasukuni-dōri Avenue. It is very famous for hostess bars, host bars, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the “Sleepless Town”.
Getting There By Train :
JR Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Toei Subway Oedo & Shinjuku Line – Shinjuku Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 7:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
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Kabukicho
Kabukichō is an entertainment and red-light district in in north east Shinjuku beyond Yasukuni-dōri Avenue. It is very famous for hostess bars, host bars, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the “Sleepless Town”.
Getting There By Train :
JR Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Toei Subway Oedo & Shinjuku Line – Shinjuku Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 7:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
The Ginza is considered as the high fashion center and contains many upscale shops and restaurants.
Getting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Ginza & Hibiya Line – Ginza Station
Tokyo Yamanote Line - Yourakucho Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 10:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://hubjapan.io/articles/15-best-shopping-destinations-in-ginza-you-should-make-a-stop
https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-best-things-to-do-at-night-when-in-ginza-to-color-your-nightlife
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Ginza
The Ginza is considered as the high fashion center and contains many upscale shops and restaurants.
Getting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Ginza & Hibiya Line – Ginza Station
Tokyo Yamanote Line - Yourakucho Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 10:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
https://hubjapan.io/articles/15-best-shopping-destinations-in-ginza-you-should-make-a-stop
https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-best-things-to-do-at-night-when-in-ginza-to-color-your-nightlife
Akihabara is the largest town collecting all kinds of electronic appliances and devices in the world.
Getting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Akihabara Station
JR Yamanote, Sobu Line – Akihabara Station
Tsukuba Express – Akihabara Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Website:
http://akiba.or.jp/english/
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Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 SotokandaAkihabara is the largest town collecting all kinds of electronic appliances and devices in the world.
Getting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Akihabara Station
JR Yamanote, Sobu Line – Akihabara Station
Tsukuba Express – Akihabara Station
Hours:
Depend on shops but most of them daily 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Website:
http://akiba.or.jp/english/
Roppongi is well known as the city’s most popular nightlife district among foreigners, offers a large number of foreigner friendly bars, restaurants and night clubs.
etting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Roppongi Station
Toei Subway Oedo Line – Roppongi Station
Fee and Hours:
Depend on the sites. Refer to each official site below.
Website:
Roppongi Hills http://www.roppongihills.com/
Tokyo Midtown http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/
The National Art Center Tokyo http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html
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Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiRoppongi is well known as the city’s most popular nightlife district among foreigners, offers a large number of foreigner friendly bars, restaurants and night clubs.
etting There By Train :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Roppongi Station
Toei Subway Oedo Line – Roppongi Station
Fee and Hours:
Depend on the sites. Refer to each official site below.
Website:
Roppongi Hills http://www.roppongihills.com/
Tokyo Midtown http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/
The National Art Center Tokyo http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html
Kabukiza in Ginza was the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. It is the only theater in Japan that has shows every month.
Getting there By Subway :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Higashi-Ginza Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Higashi-Ginza Station
Fee:
Single Act Ticket 1,200 yen – 1,400 yen
Hours:
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Depend on the show, refer the timetable on the official website.
Website:
http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/contents/theatre/kabukiza.html
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Tháp Kabukiza
4-chōme-12-15 GinzaKabukiza in Ginza was the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. It is the only theater in Japan that has shows every month.
Getting there By Subway :
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Higashi-Ginza Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Higashi-Ginza Station
Fee:
Single Act Ticket 1,200 yen – 1,400 yen
Hours:
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Depend on the show, refer the timetable on the official website.
Website:
http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/contents/theatre/kabukiza.html
Tokyo Tower, at 332.5 metres (1,091 ft), the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower is a communications and observation tower.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Kamiyacho Station
Toei Subway Oedo Line – Akabanebashi Station
Toei Subway Mita Line – Onarimon Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Daimon Station
JR Yamanote Line – Hamamatsucho Station
Fee:
Main Observatory (150m) 900 yen
Special Observatory (250m) 700 yen
Hours:
Main & Special Observatory (150m) 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FootTown 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Webiste:
Tokyo Tower https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html
Tokyo One Piece Tower http://onepiecetower.tokyo/en/
Zojoji http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/
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Tháp Tokyo
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenTokyo Tower, at 332.5 metres (1,091 ft), the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower is a communications and observation tower.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Kamiyacho Station
Toei Subway Oedo Line – Akabanebashi Station
Toei Subway Mita Line – Onarimon Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Daimon Station
JR Yamanote Line – Hamamatsucho Station
Fee:
Main Observatory (150m) 900 yen
Special Observatory (250m) 700 yen
Hours:
Main & Special Observatory (150m) 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FootTown 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Webiste:
Tokyo Tower https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html
Tokyo One Piece Tower http://onepiecetower.tokyo/en/
Zojoji http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/
Shibuya Crossing, this world’s most famous crossing has been appeared in many films and photography. You may not think that it is seriously like that; crossing hundreds of people every minute. Well, it is actually! Once you get off at Shibuya station, follow the crowd and they will immediately take you to Shibuya Crossing.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon & Ginza & Fukutoshin Line – Shibuya Station
JR Yamanote Line – Shibuya Station
Tokyu Toyoko Line – Shibuya Station
Keio Inogashira Line – Shibuya Station
CROSSING PHOTO
1-chōme-23-10 JinnanShibuya Crossing, this world’s most famous crossing has been appeared in many films and photography. You may not think that it is seriously like that; crossing hundreds of people every minute. Well, it is actually! Once you get off at Shibuya station, follow the crowd and they will immediately take you to Shibuya Crossing.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon & Ginza & Fukutoshin Line – Shibuya Station
JR Yamanote Line – Shibuya Station
Tokyu Toyoko Line – Shibuya Station
Keio Inogashira Line – Shibuya Station
Harajuku is a town next to Shibuya, well known as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion. Kawaii icons are everywhere especially in Takeshita street, where hundreds of fashion shops gather. You will be able to see lots of people with unique clothing styles.
Popular food in Harajuku is crepe, where you will see many crape stands and young girls having them as a break of shopping.
Getting There By Train:
JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda & Fukutoshin Line – Meijijingu-mae Station
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Harajuku
Harajuku is a town next to Shibuya, well known as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion. Kawaii icons are everywhere especially in Takeshita street, where hundreds of fashion shops gather. You will be able to see lots of people with unique clothing styles.
Popular food in Harajuku is crepe, where you will see many crape stands and young girls having them as a break of shopping.
Getting There By Train:
JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda & Fukutoshin Line – Meijijingu-mae Station
The Pokémon Center is a specialist store for Pokémon goods. The wide range of original Pokémon Center goods are the most popular items found at the Pokémon Center.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line – Higashi-Ikebukuro Station
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi & Yurakucho & Fukutoshin Line – Ikebukuro Station
Hours :
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroThe Pokémon Center is a specialist store for Pokémon goods. The wide range of original Pokémon Center goods are the most popular items found at the Pokémon Center.
Getting There By Train:
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line – Higashi-Ikebukuro Station
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi & Yurakucho & Fukutoshin Line – Ikebukuro Station
Hours :
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sanrio Euroland, the home of Hello Kitty, My Melody and other Sanrio characters, is the 2nd theme park in Japan featuring characters, following Disneyland.The park is located indoor, so it is an all weather park which offers a variety of live performances and attractions.
Getting There By Train:
Keio Line – Tama Center Station
Fees:
Adult 3,300 yen
Children (age 3-17) 2,500 yen
Hours:
Usually 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., but depend on the day. Exact time is on the official website.
Website:
http://en.puroland.jp/
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Sanrio Puroland
落合Sanrio Euroland, the home of Hello Kitty, My Melody and other Sanrio characters, is the 2nd theme park in Japan featuring characters, following Disneyland.The park is located indoor, so it is an all weather park which offers a variety of live performances and attractions.
Getting There By Train:
Keio Line – Tama Center Station
Fees:
Adult 3,300 yen
Children (age 3-17) 2,500 yen
Hours:
Usually 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., but depend on the day. Exact time is on the official website.
Website:
http://en.puroland.jp/
The Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city of Tokyo, Japan
Japan.http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
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Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Thành phố Mitaka
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuThe Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city of Tokyo, Japan
Japan.http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
You can watch sumo from the grand tournaments that are held 6 times a year in Japan. However, only 3 of them are held in Tokyo. So, if you want to experience a professional sumo wrestling watching in Tokyo, make sure your travel dates align with the tournament period in Tokyo.
http://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
How to Watch Sumo Wrestlers Training in Tokyo
https://triplelights.com/blog/how-watch-sumo-wrestlers--2955
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiYou can watch sumo from the grand tournaments that are held 6 times a year in Japan. However, only 3 of them are held in Tokyo. So, if you want to experience a professional sumo wrestling watching in Tokyo, make sure your travel dates align with the tournament period in Tokyo.
http://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
How to Watch Sumo Wrestlers Training in Tokyo
https://triplelights.com/blog/how-watch-sumo-wrestlers--2955